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Dec 31, 2004 | 07:08 PM

tlucas1972

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302 or 351W

I have a 1991 F150 4X4 and need to rebuild the stock 302, but i have found a 1977 van with a strong running 351W for $300.00. I have already scraped the fuel injection on the 302 and put a carb. in its place, trashed the AOD and replaced it with a C-6. I am thinking about buying the van and freshing up the motor with rings and bearings and droping it in, besides i have a 92 ranger with 170000 miles on it that i would like to swap a v-8 into one day, hopefully after i get the 4X4 running again. Tell me what you think, should i keep the 302 or swap for the 351.

Dec 31, 2004 | 11:19 PM

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If you have no smog requirements, then I say go for it. You may need a flexplate and/or flywheel, but someone else here will confirm that.

Dec 31, 2004 | 11:38 PM

tlucas1972

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i should be able to use the flex plate from the doner, also while i have it all out i am going to have the trans rebuild or swap it out or something

Jan 1, 2005 | 09:30 AM

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Yeah the 91 302 uses a different balance flywheel/flexplate than the 351w.

I think you have a plan, stick that 351w in your truck and a ranger would make a good home for that 302.

good luck